Wet combing: head lice A-Z interventions and conditions Half of the people infested with lice do not scratch; all people in contact with an affected person should be manually checked for lice
Bibliotherapy: depression A-Z interventions and conditions Bibliotherapy is a form of guided self-help whereby the patient works through a structured book, independently from the doctor
Brief behavioural therapy: insomnia in adults A-Z interventions and conditions Physical health problems are present in about one-third of patients with insomnia, defined as repeated difficulty with sleep over a period of a month
CBT for panic disorder A-Z interventions and conditions The cognitive component of CBT helps patients to understand how the way they think about their symptoms affects their experience
Cognitive behavioural therapy for chronic insomnia A-Z interventions and conditions Chronic insomnia is the third most common psychological reason for GP consultations – most patients prefer not to take medication to overcome this problem
Exercise: depression A-Z interventions and conditions Regular exercise programs improve mood and activity level in people with mild to moderate depression and more exercise sessions have a greater effect on mood than fewer sessions
Internet based or computerised CBT (iCBT or CCBT): depression and anxiety A-Z interventions and conditions About 85% of patients with depression have significant anxiety and iCBT may be useful for rural patients and those with mobility issues
Mindfulness and CBT for chronic low back pain A-Z interventions and conditions Low back pain is a leading cause of disability and MBSR and CBT have produced small but clinically meaningful improvements in patients
Music for insomnia in adults A-Z interventions and conditions German composer Max Richter released ‘Sleep’, an eight-hour ‘lullaby for a frenetic world’ and at the world premiere in London, listeners were offered beds instead of chairs
Psychological treatments for postnatal depression A-Z interventions and conditions About 13% of mothers experience postnatal depression (PND) in the first year after childbirth. Untreated PND can negatively affect mother-child bonding, shorten breastfeeding duration, lead to marital difficulties and increase the risk of future depression